seaway

Example Sentences

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"So we were on the beach here. This area was part of that seaway, and streams and rivers that drained into that beach would be great habitat for these kinds of organisms," Adams said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

A vast seaway with swift currents separated North and South America, and most animals were unable to cross -- with a few notable exceptions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

When the strike began, seaway management said over 100 vessels outside the system were affected, but that number was expected to grow as the strike goes on.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

In November, 27 people drowned in the Channel when their small rubber dinghy deflated, and many others have needed to be rescued from the narrow seaway, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022

The crew cheered, for it was a splendid shot at that distance and in a seaway.

From The Black Buccaneer by Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren)